23rd Nov 2006 15:12
23 November 2006
GROUP 4 SECURICOR PLC
Acquisition of Defence Systems Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo
Group 4 Securicor, the international security solutions group, announces the acquisition of the Congolese company, Defence Systems Africa S.P.R.L. (DSA)
Founded in 1984, DSA has over 2,600 employees, making it the DRC's largest provider of manned and electronic security, response services and cash-in-transit.
The transaction, which closed on 22 November 2006, moves G4S from second to market leader in the DRC. DSA's existing business in DRC will be merged into G4S during 2007.
DSA has gross assets of ‚£1.3 million.
For further enquiries, please contact:
Nick Buckles +44 (0)1293 554400
Trevor DightonDebbie McGrathRob GurnerMedia enquiries:
Citigate Dewe Rogerson +44 (0)7973 672649
Notes to Editors
Group 4 Securicor operates in over 100 countries throughout the world and employs over 400,000 people. It is a market leader in the provision of security solutions in many of the countries in which it operates. For more information on Group 4 Securicor please visit www.g4s.com.
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